CNC Turner

Streamline Search; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Private dental insurance

On-site parking

Referral programme

Job summary

Streamline Search is seeking an experienced CNC Turner / Programmer / Setter / Operator to join its precision engineering workshop in the United Kingdom. You will manage the complete machining process for one-off and small-batch components using a 3-axis lathe with live tooling.

The role requires online and offline FANUC programming, reading engineering drawings, and setting tools, offsets and speeds/feeds to tight tolerances.

Qualifications

• Proven CNC turning experience with 3-axis lathes.
• Live tooling and FANUC programming (online/offline).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience working to tight tolerances and high precision.
• Knowledge of tooling, speeds and feeds.
• Competence with precision measuring equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality focus.

Responsibilities

• Program, set and operate 3-axis CNC lathes with live tooling.
• Program online and offline using FANUC controls.
• Interpret drawings and specifications.
• Select tooling and set offsets and work coordinates.
• Produce components to tight tolerances and high finishes.
• Inspect finished components with precision measuring tools.
• Make programme and tooling adjustments where required.
• Work with materials including steel, stainless steel and aluminium.
• Maintain housekeeping and machine/tooling care.
• Collaborate with engineers to resolve manufacturing challenges.

Skills

CNC turning

3-axis lathe

FANUC programming

Reading drawings

Tight tolerances

Tooling knowledge

Precision measuring

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or relevant qualification

Tools

SolidWorks

CAMWorks

Job description

CNC Turner / Programmer / Setter / Operator

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Location: On-site
Hours: Full-time Mon - Friday (8am-5pm)

A specialist engineering business is looking for an experienced CNC Turner / Programmer / Setter / Operator to join its highly skilled workshop team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Turner who enjoys varied, technically challenging work and takes pride in producing high-quality precision components.

The Role

• You will be responsible for the complete machining process, from programming and setting through to operation and inspection.


• Working with a 3-axis CNC lathe with live tooling, you will produce one-off and small-batch components to demanding specifications and tolerances.

Key Responsibilities

• Program, set and operate 3-axis CNC lathes with live tooling.


• Programme both online and offline using FANUC controls.


• Interpret detailed engineering drawings and specifications.


• Select tooling, work holding, speeds and feeds.


• Set tools, offsets and work coordinates.


• Produce components to tight tolerances and high-quality finishes.


• Inspect finished components using precision measuring equipment.


• Make programme and tooling adjustments where required.


• Work with a range of engineering materials including steel, stainless steel and aluminium.


• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and machine/tooling care.


• Work closely with engineers and workshop colleagues to resolve manufacturing challenges.

About You

• The successful candidate will have proven experience as a CNC Turner, Programmer, Setter and Operator, with a strong understanding of CNC turning and precision machining.

Essential

• Proven CNC turning experience.


• Experience with 3-axis lathes incorporating live tooling.


• Strong online and offline FANUC programming experience.


• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.


• Experience working to tight engineering tolerances.


• Strong knowledge of tooling, cutting speeds and feeds.


• Competent with precision measuring equipment.


• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Desirable

• SolidWorks experience.


• CAMWorks or Fusion experience.


• Background in automotive, motorsport, aerospace or specialist engineering.


• Experience in low-volume, high-value manufacturing.


• Engineering apprenticeship or relevant technical qualification.

Benefits

• Company pension


• Private medical insurance


• Private dental insurance


• On-site parking


• Referral programme